Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Arif İçer, Amasya University, Turkey
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Arif İçer is a dedicated academic at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Amasya University, Turkey. With a PhD from Gazi University 🎓, he has authored over 28 impactful research articles in top journals, achieving 980+ citations and an h-index of 11. His work focuses on clinical nutrition, dietary biomarkers, and metabolic health. He was named among Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists in 2024. He also serves as Head of Department and Vice Dean at Amasya University, reflecting his academic leadership. He is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and public health
Publication Profile
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🎓 Educational Background
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Arif İçer pursued his academic journey in Nutrition and Dietetics with distinction. He earned his PhD (2018–2022) and MSc (2016–2018) from Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey . He completed his BSc at Erciyes University, Kayseri (2009–2014), where he laid the foundation for his expertise in clinical nutrition and dietetics . Enhancing his global perspective, he participated in the Erasmus program at Semmelweis University, Budapest , during 2014. His strong academic background reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation in nutritional science and public health education
Professional Experience
Dr. Mehmet Arif İçer began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Amasya University (2014–2015) 🏫, later continuing at Gazi University from 2015 to 2022 🧪. In 2022, he returned to Amasya University as an Assistant Professor 👨🔬. His leadership capabilities led to appointments as the Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2023. Dr. İçer’s career reflects a strong dedication to research, academic development, and administrative excellence within the fields of nutrition and public health sciences
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Mehmet Arif İçer’s research primarily explores the intersection of clinical nutrition, biochemistry, and chronic disease prevention. His studies focus on biomarkers like fetuin-A and osteopontin in metabolic and cardiovascular disorders . He also investigates orthorexia nervosa, kidney stones, and gut-brain axis interactions, particularly through the roles of dietary lipids, microbiota, and lactic acid bacteria 🧬🥦. His multidisciplinary approach bridges nutritional genomics, dietary behavior, and public health 🩺📊. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based dietary strategies, Dr. İçer contributes to advancing preventive health through innovative nutrition science and functional food research
Publication Top Notes
📘 The multiple functions and mechanisms of osteopontin – 653 citations 📈 (2018) 🧬
📘 Effects of fetuin-A with diverse functions and multiple mechanisms on human health – 62 citations 📊 (2021) 🧠
📘 The roles of dietary lipids and lipidomics in gut-brain axis in type 2 diabetes mellitus – 52 citations 🔬 (2023) 🥑🧠
📘 Effects of vitamin E on neurodegenerative diseases: An update – 42 citations 🧠 (2021) 🍊
📘 The impacts of acidophilic lactic acid bacteria on food and human health – 39 citations 🧪 (2023) 🥛
📘 Urine osteopontin levels in nephrolithiasis diagnosis – 28 citations 🧫 (2018) 🧂
📘 Effects of nutritional status on serum fetuin-A level – 25 citations 🧍♂️ (2020) 🧪
📘 GABA by lactic acid bacteria & human health – 17 citations 🧠 (2024) 🥬
📘 Pharmacological effects of licorice on human health – 16 citations 🌿 (2017) ⚕️
📘 Healthy food/activity choices & body weight in preschool children – 13 citations 🧒 (2017) 🥗
📘 Effects of red pepper, ginger, turmeric on energy metabolism – 11 citations 🌶️ (2021) 🔥
📘 Dietary intake & kidney stone formation risk – 9 citations 🥤 (2019) 💎
📘 PRAL level in nephrolithiasis patients & nutritional status – 5 citations 🧂 (2018) 🧪
📘 Coffee’s cardiometabolic potential & health relationships – 4 citations ☕ (2024) ❤️